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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.54, 1,373.73 and 994.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.54, 1,373.73 and 994.50 is: 1,369.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.54 : 1,373.73 = 994.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.54/1,373.73 = 994.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.54x = 1,373.73 × 994.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.54x = 1,366,174.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,174.49/997.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.54

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